Traveling toilet for infants



Nov. 25, 1947. s. BRIEF ET AL TRAVELING TOILET FOR INFANTS 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed June 25, 1944 INVENTORS. SAMUEL BRIEF BY SAM HADDAD ATTORNEY.

Nov. 25, 1947.

s. BRIEF ET AL {TRAVELING TOILET FOR INFANTS Filed June 25, 1944 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTORS SAMUEL BRIEF 5AM HADDAD ATTORNEY .for carrying babies articles Patented Nov. 25, 1947 UNITED 2,431,538 TRAVELING TOILET FOR INFANTS Samuel Brief and Application June 23,

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a traveling toilet for infants.

More specifically, the invention proposes the construction of a traveling toilet for infants characterized by a suit case having an open top case and a cover for closing this open top. A board is mounted across and within the top'of the case forming a seatv with an opening therein upon which the infant may be positioned and beneath which a container is removably mounted.

A further object of the invention proposes a novel means for supporting the board in an elevated position within the open top case with the provision of tracks upon the bottom of the board for supporting the container in position beneath the opening.

Still another object of the invention proposes the provision of handles mounted upon the sides of the board by which it may be lifted and which are adapted to be engaged by the cover of the case in the closed position thereof for maintaining the board in position.

Still another object of the invention proposes the provision of a tube mounted within the open top case for engaging the container from shifting relative to the tracks by which it is supported on the bottom face of the boards.

Still another object of the invention proposes constructing an open top case in such a manner that the areas thereof about the tube may be used such as, diapers, powders, oils, etc.

Still further, the invention proposes the provision of a cover board for extending across and releasibly secured to the top face of the board and provided on its bottom face with a cover for engaging into the container for tightly closing and sealing the same.

It is a further object of this invention to construct a traveling toilet for infants which is simple and durable and which may be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claim in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a traveling toilet for infants constructed in accordance with this invention but without leg members as disclosed hereafter and in an open position.

to hold it Sam Haddad, New York, N. Y.

1944, Serial No. 541,761

1 Claim. (Cl. 4135) members imposition.

in the form shown in tween the case 2 is a view similar to Fig. 1, but illustrating the board removed therefrom.

Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional view taken on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

Fig. l is a top perspective with the container in position Fig. 5 is a front elevational view Fig. 6 is a bottom perspective view per se.

Fig. '1 is a Fig. 1 but illustrating view of the board therebeneath,

of Fig. 4.

of the board sectional view taken on line 'l-I of the invention with leg Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the board used Fig. '1.

A traveling toilet for infants, according to this invention, includes a suit case In having an open top case H and a cover I2 for closing the same. The case It) is provided with the usual handle l2 and lock members M for retaining the cover 12 in a closed position. A linkage I5 is provided be- H and the cover l2 for retaining the cover in a rearwardly inclined open position. The board I6 is mounted across and within the top of the case forming a seat upon which an infant is adapted to be seated. The board It is formed for a centrally located opening [1. The board 16 has its side edges rested upon angle members 18. The angle members l8 are secured in position upon the end walls of the case H.

Parallel track sections l9 are mounted on diametrically opposite sides of the opening l1 on the bottom face of the board IS. The tracks [9 are provided for supporting a container 20 in position beneath the opening H. The container 20 is provided with an upwardly extending flange 2| which slidably engages the track sections l9. One side of the opening H has a stop 22 mounted on the bottom face of the board It between the track 19 for limiting the disengagement of the container 25 from the track IS in one direction.

The top face of the board 16 is provided at its ends with handles 23. Handles 23 provide a means by which the board l6 may be easily lifted out of an open top case it in the open position of the cover l2. In the closed position of the cover I2 the inside face of the cover will abut against the top of the handles 23 and maintain the board I5 in a position resting upon the angle members l8.

The bottom wall of the open top case I l is provided with an upwardly extending tube 24 into which the bottom end of the container 20 is itself. With the container 20 engaged into the tube 24 the tube will maintain the container against shifting relative to the 3 tracks i 9. Thus the tube 24 acts to retain the container in an aligned position with the opening I1. Furthermore, the tube 24 divides 01f the remaining inside area of the open top case permitting this area to be used for carrying babies articles.

In Figs. 7 and 8 the construction of the traveling toilet for infants is similar to that previously described except for the provision of pivotally mounted leg members ['8' on the bottom face of the board l6 for supporting the board in an elevated position Within the case H.

In addition, a cover extends over the board l6 and which is provided at diametrically opposite sides with cutouts 3| for accommodating the handles'23. Opposite corners of the cover board 30 are provided with openings through which vertical screws 32 are adapted to pass. These vertical screws extend from and are fixedly mounted on the board l6 and are adapted to receive thumb nuts 3-3 for releasably retaining the 'cover board in position upon the top face of the board 16.

The bottom face of the cover board 38 is provided with a cover for closing the open top of the container 20. This cover is characterized by an inverted cup shaped member 34 mounted upon the bottom face of the cover board 30 by means of rivets 3b. The open bottom of the inverted cup shaped member '34 extends itself through the opening I! and into the open top of the container 1'0. The bottom edge of the inverted cup shaped member 34 is provided with rubber 36 which engages the inclined side walls of the container 20 "sealing the open top thereof.

Normally the cover board 30 will be in the position shown in Fig. 7 closing the top of the container 28 and sealing it against spilling the contents thereof. When it is desired to use the -'c'o'nstru'cti'on it is merely necessary to remove the thumb nuts 33 and lift the cover board 30 out of its position superimposed upon the board 16 exposing the opening 1.

In other respects like reference numerals identop of the open top 7 board 30 is provided which member, a board fitting into the receptacle, foldable legs for supporting the board at the top of of record in the Number Name Date 499,438 Osbourne use. s June 13, 1-893 1,236, i07 Mecklembourg Aug. 14, 1917 1,293,364 Dick Feb. 4, 1919 1,527,349 W00d Feb. 24; 1925 1,947,949 Isom Feb. 20, 1934 2,073,390 Giblette s Mar. 9, 1937 FOREIGN PATENTS Number Country Date 

